Trialtech 108 engagement freewheel

[Nathaniel]

Hey guys, 

Has anyone heard anything about the trialtech 108 freewheel breaking? Ever used it personally or know someone who has used it? I’m trying to build a long lasting wheelset for my street trials bike and haven’t found a freehub that doesn’t skip for some people. I’ve heard a few stories about i9s skipping and just really do not want that to happen- but maybe the freewheel has the same risk of breaking in other ways? 

[AdamR28]

2 hours ago, Nathaniel said:

haven’t found a freehub that doesn’t skip for some people. 

That's the crux of it really. Everything will break / skip / fail at some point, its just about picking what seems to be most reliable from reviews etc.

The Trialtech 108 is the same as a bunch of other freewheels from other companies, but it is a solid unit. Proper maintenance goes a long way, as with all drivetrain components.

[Chakers1998]

On 10/1/2023 at 5:53 AM, Nathaniel said:

Hey guys, 

Has anyone heard anything about the trialtech 108 freewheel breaking? Ever used it personally or know someone who has used it? I’m trying to build a long lasting wheelset for my street trials bike and haven’t found a freehub that doesn’t skip for some people. I’ve heard a few stories about i9s skipping and just really do not want that to happen- but maybe the freewheel has the same risk of breaking in other ways? 

I've used the spline one on their cranks for for more than a year and they have never skipped. They do eventually work their way loose and you have to get a pin spanner to get the preload right again, but other than that they are great.